1. Educational planning
Revised 9/11/2017

2. Other High
School Options
Recruitment will occur in October, 2016.
Please see your Middle School Counselor for an application
Earn an Associate’s Degree with free Dual Credit
7 CTE areas – Business, OSET, Machining, Welding, Criminal Justice, Energy Tech, Cosmetology
Located at Odessa College LRC Building
No traveling is allowed to OHS/PHS for band, sports, music, etc.
Principal: Greg Nelson
Earn up to 60 hours dual credit toward Bachelor’s Degree – Free Dual Credit
Includes any Degree Area planning
Located at UTPB Founder’s Building and UTPB campus
Principal: Lindsey Lumpkin
All-academic college-prep high school
Designed to equip students with 21st century skills
Project-based learning & Dual Credit Opportunities
Traveling allowed for all UIL sports and some CTE pathways
Principal: Gerardo Ramirez

3. Preparing For Graduation
Career Technology Career Fair and Career Assessment
Endorsement Video and selection of Endorsement area
Graduation requirements presented to students
Creation of 4-year plan and Personal Graduation Plan (9th – 12th)
Each year students and parents will review 4 year plans and make adjustments as needed through Personal Graduation Plans

4. Foundation Plan with Endorsements26
Credits 4
Social
Studies 4
English 4
Math 4
Science 2
Foreign
Language .5
Speech
5.5 Electives 1 PE 1
Fine
Arts

5. = 4 English language arts
English Credits
English I
English II
English III
An additional English course
= 4 English language arts

6. = 4 MATH CREDITS mathematics Math Credits Algebra I Geometry
Algebra II (Student and parent may opt out of Algebra II and the Distinguished Plan after completing Algebra I and Geometry.)
One additional math course
= 4 MATH CREDITS

7. = 4 SCIENCE CREDITS Science Science Credits IPC (for most students)
Biology – Can start with 9th grade Biology if
Passed 8th Grade STAAR AND
STEM endorsement OR
Choose Biology
Two additional science courses
= 4 SCIENCE CREDITS

8. SOCIAL STUDIES = 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS World Geography
World History
US History
US Government (½ credit)
Economics (½ credit)
= 4 SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS

9. Languages Other Than English 2 credits in the same language
Ave!
French
Latin
Spanish
German
Computer Science
Chinese
(GT)
ASL

10. FINE ARTS One Credit Band – Choir – Orchestra – Guitar – Art
Theatre – Dance –
Floral Design
If teacher is certified in Art:
Fashion Design
Animation

11. SPEECH ½ credit from either: Professional Communication (CTE)
Communication Applications (Dual) OR
Professional Communication (CTE)
Embedded credit may be given for AVID,
Debate or other courses depending on teacher certification

12. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Athletics ROTC Marching Band
One Credit
PE – Athletics
ROTC
Marching Band
Approved Off-Campus
PE Substitutions
One year only
Dance
Cheerleading

13. 26 Credits Foundation Plan Distinguished All Students Endorsement
(you choose)
STEM
BUSINESS
PUBLIC SERVICES
ARTS & HUMANITIES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Foundation
Plan
Distinguished
All Students 26
Credits

14. STUDENTS ALL Distinguished
Required for top 10% for automatic college admission
Requires 4 Math credits to include Algebra II
Requires 4 science credits
Requires completion of at least 1 endorsement

15. Endorsements Mandated for all students entering 9th grade
MUST specify in writing upon entering the 9th grade
CAN have more than 1 endorsement
CAN be changed with parent signature!

16. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Engineering
(Project Lead the Way)
5 Science
5 Math
Electronics/Energy Tech

17. Business & Industry Animation Audio/Video Production (T.V.) Graphic
Communication
Fashion Design

18. Business & Industry Internetworking Technology
(Cisco)
Occupational Safety & Environmental Tech (OSET)

19. Business & Industry Business Finance Agriculture (Animal Science OR
Veterinary Tech)
(Horticulture)
Architecture
& Construction
Business Management
Business
Finance

20. Business & Industry
Newspaper
Debate
Yearbook
Accounting

21. Auto Collision & Repair
Business & Industry
Hospitality & Tourism
(Culinary)
Welding
Auto
Technology
Auto Collision & Repair

22. Biomedical Science (PHS)
Public Services
Health Science
General
Health
Licensed
Vocational Nurse
(LVN)
Pharmacy
Technician
Certified Nursing
Assistant
Biomedical Science (PHS)

23. Public Services Fire Fighter & EMT Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Criminal
Justice
CSI Criminal Justice

24. Public Services
Teaching
JROTC
Cosmetology

25. Arts & Humanities Dance (4) Theater (4) Social Studies (5) English
Electives (4)
Art (4)
Music (4)

26. Languages Other Than English
Arts & Humanities
Languages Other Than English
4 in same language or
2 in one and 2 in another
Ave!
French
Latin
Spanish
German
Computer Science
Chinese
(GT)
ASL

27. Multidisciplinary Endorsement
4 Advanced Courses from one or more endorsement areas OR
4 credits in each of 4 core areas including Engl IV, Chemistry and Physics OR
4 credits in AP, IB or Dual from English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Languages other than English or Fine Arts.

28. Performance Acknowledgments
On Academic Achievement Record (transcript)
Earned by a student for outstanding performance:
Dual Credit Designation
PSAT/ACT-Plan/ACT/SAT, other college entrance exams
Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate
Business & Industry Certification or Licensure
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy
Bilingualism and Bi-literacy for English Language Learners

29. and Attendance Is Crucial
Additional Information All Students
(and their parents)
Should Know…..
Must Pass Courses With 70 Or Higher
to Receive Credit
and
Attendance Is Crucial
Full year courses are averaged if taken in the same school year.

30. How to Read a Transcript
STAAR EOC
Designation for weighted courses
Course Category for Graduation Requirements
Credit removed due to lack of Attendance
CREDITS
GPA and
Class Rank

31. GRADE CLASSIFICATION
FRESHMAN 0 CREDITS SOPHOMORE 6 CREDITS JUNIOR CREDITS SENIOR CREDITS and intent to graduate

32. EOC: End of Course Exams with Level II Satisfactory Performance
English I
English II
Algebra I
Biology
US History

33. GPA Weights General Core and LOTE Courses: 4.0
International Baccalaureate
High School Program at OHS
Applications Accepted
Prepare with Pre-AP / Honors or GT Courses
All Pre-IB (IH) Courses: 4.5
All IB Courses: 5.0
Dual Course – OC and UTPB
Dual Core and LOTE: 4.5
Advanced Placement
Pre-AP and Dual Core and LOTE : 4.5
AP Core and LOTE Courses: 5.0
Other elective courses will not affect your GPA.
You can stay in fine arts, sports, and CTE electives courses
Core –Math, Science, Social Studies, English that can count toward core graduation requirements.
LOTE – Language Other Than English

34. Courses that require approval for first-time participation:
Athletics
AVID
Dual Credit /Early Admission
Gifted/Talented (G/T)
International Baccalaureate (IB) – OHS

35. AVID ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION
College preparatory elective course
Academic instruction for rigorous classes
Tutorial support twice weekly during class
Motivational activities weekly
Application Process

36. Texas Scholars Program
To Qualify, Students Must:
Maintain a 2.75 grade point average,
Complete the Recommended, Distinguished Achievement Program or Foundation with Endorsement Graduation Plan
Volunteer at least 50 hours of community service by senior year
Community Service Requirements:
9th grade - 5 hours
10th grade - 10 hours
11th grade - 15 hours
12th grade - 20 hours
(can make up hours from
previous years)

37. TxVSN Texas Virtual School Network
Online High School, Dual, Advanced Placement
Courses for acceleration
Also offers full-time online schools
Network of providers – up to $400 per course
For more information, see txvsn.org
See your school counselor for more information

38. Please contact your school counselor
Go to the ECISD Counseling Department’s website:
Course Description Guide
UIL List
Toolkit for Graduation
Endorsement Video and Power Point
Questions????? –
Please contact your school counselor